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*Phytolacca icosandra Linnaeus. Tropical Pokeweed, Pokebush, Porkbush. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Waif on ore piles. Dist: Native of tropical America.

Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, FNA4, K4, Rzedowski & Calderon de Rzedowski (2000); = n/a – Tat; >< Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. – C

Links to other floras: = Phytolacca icosandra - FNA4

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
  • Midwest: FAC
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FAC

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